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MS08-063 – Important: Vulnerability in SMB Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957095) - Version:1.1

Posted on 15 October 2008

Important

Severity Rating: Important - Revision Note: V1.1 (October 15, 2008): Bulletin updated to clarify that the updates for Windows Vista and Windows 2008 do not require a restart, and to correct the registry key verification entry for Windows XP.Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution on a server that is sharing files or folders. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

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Other versions

• MS08-063 - Version: 1.0
• MS08-063 - Version: 1.1

 

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